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Hi all
I really want to change my bathroom sink tap to a style that allows me to control the hot and cold water separately. Currently this tap will only let me flow low volume of water in cold, and maximum flow is hot.
Can this be done with the current sink? Or do I need to replace sink and mixer?
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Hi @amrita_diy,
Does the handle have a hole in the back of it? If so, I'd suggest that it is missing its pin lever handle and is on the back to front. In the incorrect position, the handle might be restricted from moving to the appropriate position to control the flow and temperature of the water.
You could pop off the circular cover on the front there and use an allen key to loosen the grub screw within the handle. This will allow you to pull the handle off and rotate it 180 degrees. You can then try its operation to see if it fixes the issue. However, you still wouldn't have a handle as typically seen on a mixer. You might be able to find a spare part to suit. Alternatively, you'd be looking at replacing the tap. There are plenty of budget-friendly sink mixers which allow you to control temperature and flow. You will need a plumber to swap the mixers over.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
